I remember dealing with a stroke victim (my mom) and she was completely incapable of moving. Nursing homes nearly always abuse people in her situation...I had proof they had been treating her poorly and took her home to my house. It was such a hard thing to do yet one of the proudest moments in my life. My sister and nephews refused to help take care of her...but I managed. I stepped up. Good women are protected by good men.

Not afraid of the law, Afraid of not measuring up to who you know you are, man that’s awesome. So much respect

Retired LEO here. Been there. I've walked up the steps before. Turned around and backed off too when no lives were at stake. You find out what kind of man you really are when nobody is looking. It's a lot easier to show courage when you have an audience and a lot tougher when it's just you and God. Respect to you.

In a world of virtue-signalling liars and constant cultural gaslighting, it’s a real joy just to hear good people speaking honestly. The human heart is starved for truth today.

“If I had access to a squad of marines, let’s go boys!”😂😂 Another classic line. Great video.

"that child deserves more than what you are," - for any mothers out there.... i needed to hear this today Dewayne. "Its a dangerous world out there. Meet danger with danger." "I would die for you is small potatoes" "Its in the heart, not in the biceps" I truly hope you and your family is well. I love your videos, I am a married woman who takes all advice like this to heart.

I heard from a wise man saying, "If you're not willing to lay your life for your family(meaning to protect your wife and children knowing it will harm or kill you by doing so), you do not deserve any." Courage=Doing it anyway inspite of the danger that lays ahead.

As a child who was on the otherside of that door waiting on some one to save me. I vowed to always open the door the day it wasn't for me. My inner child will always hold my accountable.

Everytime I tell myself, “I’m just trying to live”, fighting the intrusive urges to quit, these videos bless my KZfaq feed.

Thank you Dewayne, as a 21 year old man I'm really focused on becoming and growing into a strong, intelligent, dependable man. You're a light for us young men in a feminized world. I appreciate it.

Doing the right thing will always be hard, scary and potentially dangerous. Having looked down that deep well to face your inner coward once does not necessarily mean that you'll be able to do it again, which is why it's important to keep challenging yourself to face that part of you that craves comfort and security by doing things that scare you.

My father, a former Special Operations guy who now rests in peace, showed me once or twice that any harm by an outsider to his loved ones would be met with unapologetically savage consequences. I was witness to that and know how it strengthens the trust, bond, and commitment to one another within a family. I have zero doubt about what my obligations are to my family, both alive and in their afterlife. That's all I need to say about that on the internet.

I fully support this message!!!🙏🏿

I want to thank you for making these videos. After my breakup I was feeling very low, I hated myself and I felt hopeless. But after watching your videos, over time, I learned to be comfortable with myself. I learned that my flaws are apart of who I was/am and I can work on those things. I can become a better person, friend, family member, and partner. The idea of knowing that I am so comfortable with myself that I can say "I don't need you, but I want you" is so profound. I'm also learning about my interests and how to communicate properly to other people. It gives me the confidence I need to believe in myself, especially since I didn't in the past.

I had no father to tell me this. One day I was attacked by a dog, panicked and hid behind my little sister. Dog was not even dangerous, I was 6 years old and remember this like it was yesterday. Shame that never gone away.. All fathers should listen and teach their young boys what school don't. God bless you, Dwayne, for this video 🙏

I totally agree. Doing things out of fear just leads to a life of fear for you and yours. Doing things for honor, respect, and because you believe they are right leads to a life of honor & respect.

Been having a real hard time lately. I appreciate your videos.

Just because something is legal doesn’t mean it’s always right. And sometimes the right thing isn’t legal. Important point and very well made!

One time when i was in my mid 20s, i was staying overnight with my girlfriend in a house with 1 other roomate girl. I couldnt sleep and was downstairs at 2 am while my gf was asleep. Out of nowhere the other girl came downstairs crying in her underwear saying that she had just been raped. My protector instincts took hold, and even though i barely knew her, i was ready to defend her against whatever monster came down those stairs in the next moment, which he did. There was a standoff. I assessed the situation as best i could and decided to protect her and tell him to leave now and never come back. He did. That wasnt the last time i had to deal with a situation like that.. but each time i became more familiar with that well you speak of.. and you are absolutely right.. im not afraid of any law, or any person, or any consequences other than living with myself and god knowing if i did or did not do the right thing. Its an awakening, and these moments show who you really are. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and eloquently putting it into words. There is nothing i wouldnt do to protect my loved ones.

Your videos are brilliant. This is what youtube was meant for!

Since I was eight I’ve been in multiple fights which forced me to learn how to defend myself some altercations were with weapons as well. Still carry the scars with assurance that no one that I love will come to harm. I payed for everything I did and now at the ripe age of twenty three I’ve learned not every man was born to be a warrior. I know men like this who have never fought, one question I’ve always asked them if something did happen and you put my life and your life in danger by not defending yourself I will come for you. They all agreed I was right. I thank you for your wisdom sir. I have always wished I had a father like you. My father failed me but I will not fail my son.

Hallelujah and Amen to "Perpetrators make a choice and ask for the consequences". Solid truth. Much respect for "Do not be afraid of the law, be afraid of not measuring up to who you know you are!" Love the depth of thoughts and wisdom. May God bless you and Mama!

November 1979 I was hauling a pneumatic tanker loaded with sand from Rock Springs Wyoming to Lander in a cab over International. Going down the pass the gearbox popped out of gear and then I lost my brakes. I was losing control of the truck on the curves and had to make the decision to steer off the road or wipe out a vehicle coming from the opposite direction. It took all I had to steer off the road up a treeless knoll but I did. At the top of the hill was a 1/2 mile drop into a ravine on the other side. The cab broke off the chassis as the truck flipped several times after I jackknifed it. It took 2 days to recover the rest of the rig from the bottom. A trooper told me the last time 2 other drivers tried to ditch a truck there they were both killed. I’m hearing you loud and clear. I’ll be 69 next month but I can still do what needs to be done.

Dewayne, as a strong independent woman, there is no other man I would want as my partner than the one you are speaking of. Also, I would whole heartedly give my life to protect my child no questions asked because that is what a mother does. Great message today. Much love to you and Mama ❤

"I don't live my life based on the judicial system." and "If you need the law to tell you what not to do, then you are missing a really big, important part of you." 100%, straight facts!

AMEN, brother! I'm raising my 3grandsons and I will be teaching them to be MEN who know what IT is to BE a man! THANKS for the video!

It seems that nowadays the laws aren't there for the lawless, but for the righteous. Like you said, if you need the law to tell you how to live, something is seriously wrong. I fear a lot of people are going to have run ins with the law one day because technology raised them. The more 'advanced' we've become technologically, the more regressed we've become morally. Keep up the good work.

I know exactly what you mean Dwayne. 20 years law enforcement I totally get what you say. Retirement at the end of the year. Can’t wait. Great channel. Jonathan 🇬🇧

Solid word. Spot on And a good time for many to hear it.

Damn. This was so gripping that the video felt like it was only a minute or two. Powerful. Best YT channel, hands-down.

Hey, I’m an AEMT and I’m currently in paramedic school. One thing that I’ve had to come to deal with is the fact that the decisions I make now truly have the power to either kill or save someone. Sometimes the decisions I make can even effect my own safety. He’s so right in the fact that in order to do what is right you have to push through and make the decision that isn’t always the easy way out. Thanks for the wisdom, it’s really helping me understand the weight of some of the decisions I have to make now.

The message I heard today is regarding situational awareness on a deeper level which requires courage and patience to do so. That and knowing that the law is setup for penalty of one who can not govern one’s self. Amen brother Dwayne. Thank you 🙏

I know it’s said a lot but it’s really true that your timing with each subject seems to perfectly match my current situation it’s crazy. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and wisdom with us and I look forward to your book!

I’ve gone through this thought process multiple times as a lifeguard. I’ve always been scared of accurately judging a situation and not knowing if my survival is close to 100% if I were to go save a drowner. There are some situations that I’ve heard which made me question my morals if I were to be put into that situation.

I ve been stuck in the confort zone for too long currently 22 yo, missed some opportunities fuck. Wish I had my dad back to get me on the right path and keep going.

I lost my grandpa in October of 2023 and I've lived with him for quite a long time. I just wanted to say thank you for talking to the camera as if you are talking directly to a person. It brings me back to sitting in my little town restaurant with my grandpa while he told me about his life. ❤ Lots of love, and thank you.

You have the gift of words and the world today needs to hear more words like this. Keep up the good work, my friend.

Honestly Dwayne. This video was a shock to my system. It was frightening to look down the well and ask myself these questions. At first, I was mad. Then I really got to asking myself all these questions. As God is my witness, I realized that I am willing to defend my loved ones at any cost. My parents. My sisters. My woman. I hope to God that I never do have to take a life or sacrifice my life or freedom. I hope none of these horrible things happen. Thank you for making me face my inner self. I realize today that I am a strong man.

I often ponder to myself there is a crucial missing link i miss that i need for a committed relationship. This is one of em, the "they deserve your readiness to stake when it counts". thank you for the lesson.

Impeccable timing, sir. Not sure what compelled me to click your video just minutes after deciding it was time to euthanize a beloved animal. My husband offered to take care of it for me, because he is a good man. But she is mine, has been since the moment she was born, so she is mine to give mercy to, no matter how hard that is to do. This was a good teminder to us women - just because our men are willing to do the hard jobs, that doesn't mean we aren't without responsibility.

Nice vid as always! As Mark Twain said: ‘It's not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog. ' Keep repeating this to myself when something sketchy needs to be done

Thank you for the vids over the years sir been an honor watching your channel grow

The moment on the stairs is what is called a Torweg or Gateway. Only you can go through it, nobody else. Everyone can comment on it and discuss it but to stand in it is only for you and you alone. Respect to you for having that introspection and epiphany. It is a constituent part of being a mature man.

I am over here in Europe living in a country that is supposed to be top in healthcare and caregiving. My 27-year-old daughter is blind and mentally incapacitated (physically perfect; not in a wheelchair and can communicate like a 5-year-old). I work full time, very busy job, 60 years old (I look much younger, but my body knows its age) and after much thought and to prepare for when I am no longer here (there is no plan B or family members who are willing to take over from me once I am gone), I decided to put her into a care facility - lovely place with her own private room, ensuite bathroom and a balcony. I visit her twice during the week and bring her home weekends, but it gives me a bit of time to breath and have some sort of life. I cannot begin to say, how much I regret it. I've found her with full blown pooh in her pants more than once, her room does not get cleaned (even though I pay extra for it) and I've found her alone in her room with just underwear, no slippers and had I not come round that evening, nobody would have put her to bed. Her clothes although marked, are constantly disappearing, shrunk or found in someone else's room. recently her hairdryer disappeared and made the caregivers look for it. I make sure to document each of these incidents via a diplomatic email but the main intention, is to chronicle it in case I one day, want to take her out. I have also, made sure that I have a good lawyer to ensure that I remain her legal guardian as I've noticed the rules and law creeps in with nuances in the justice system that is not always easy to catch when it's in a foreign language that's not my mother tongue. With apologies to all caregivers who do their job right, I have to say, it's not good out there. They do not really care. They do not like one to say anything either you are supposed to pay through your neck but shut up when they do their work very poorly. My daughter loves where she is and does not want to come home even on the weekends, but I gently coax her because I want her to stay connected to me and not forget home; so, that has been my only reason for keeping her in the facility so far. The team as a whole, are o.k. but one does need to be brave and speak up for your child and loved ones. Nobody is going to care as much. If you have a family member in a retirement facility or any kind of facility, please go round once a week or at the very least, once a month, check up on things keep your eyes open. Show up at different times unannounced with the sweetest smile but vigilant like a serpent. Gentle as a dove but wise as a serpent.

One of your most important, critical videos yet. You could be featured on 60 minutes..being totally serious. Awesome work Dewayne.

"Just turn this off and go watch some cat videos." 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Awesome line.👊

Mr. Dewayne you remind me of my grandfather who is passed away. You are a true American hero sir & the answer that is needed in today’s society.

Always appreciate the sage wisdom. This was a heavy one, but one a LOT of people need to hear. One thing I might add...you don't have to like it; confrontation, doing the hard things that need to be done, its not usually pleasant. But you have to know, when push comes to shove, what kind of man you are.

Oh man, I'm so elated to hear someone else get into the original text of that verse! Thank you so much for this video.

You're like the father, grandfather I never had, and I'm older than you, LOL. Love what you bring to society. You are helping me to be a better man. Thank you Duane

Dwyane, As always thank you for this. You help people far more than you know.

DeWayne, I'm a 56 year old Pastor, who's also an Army vet, and I agree. Biblically speaking a gentle man is a man who can control himself, but is still a dangerous man under the right conditions. That being said, if someone were to try to harm my elderly mother, or 30 year old son, or my grandchildren in any way, what I would be willing to do to defend my loved ones would make Hitler look like a choir boy, and I wouldn't regret it, because the Lord knows my heart. Sometimes life demands that good, gentle people stand up and defend themselves or their loved ones with extreme violence, we live in an evil world.

I appreciate your openness. The men in America need to hear more content like this. I’m headed for Cody tomorrow for Thanksgiving. I’m not looking forward to the cold that you and my parents live in out there -especially when it’s suppose to be 20-30 ! I will be wearing my Dry Creek shirt at the airport from SFO to Billings, Montana. Let’s see if anyone recognizes the shirt. Happy Thanksgiving DeWayne and friends.

It does a heart good to know there are still men like this still in the world.

Thank you!! It is so encouraging to hear "like minded philosophy" in this crazy world. I'm so happy to say that my son recommended listening to you - he has always been such a wise soul (31 yrs.old :). I have listened to several of your videos now, and have always been blessed. I am so happy he recommended your KZfaq channel. I am a fellow "horsewoman" - always inspired to connect and improve that communication!!! Feeling very blessed tonight. Thank you for standing up for Jesus, I can see him smiling as I write. I have had a handful of opportunities to speak up for Christ in my large group of horse associations, and God has blessed me with the courage and the wisdom to reply with love and truth. I also try to tell people, you are not alone, do not be afraid to speak up! Every time I have had the courage to do this other people have quietly approached me later and said; "thank you, I wanted to say something but I was afraid because I thought I was the only one". I have no doubt you are connecting and reaching the lost - keep up the GOOD work!! May GOD BLESS you and KEEP YOUR SOUL CLOSE TO HIM. 🙏❤

May Abbah Keep on blessing your life my dear brother we need more good man like you in our country. I salute you Soldier of God !!💯🙏🏾💯

I wish someone had coming knocking on our door when things weren’t right in my home asa kid. ❤😢

Great message today. You and I think alike regarding this topic. I have been dangerous for many years. People always say i have a good heart, but they dont know what runs deep in my heart. I am not evil. I have just drawn a line that cant be crossed without repercussions.

This talk isn’t just about men… it is a good talk … many times as a women I have been in positions in which in bad health and old but had to push forward and do the job set before me. Also paid the price for that work. Still the satisfaction came from meeting the responsible item that was set before me.

Amen truth!! You seriously remind me of my grandfather and trust me there is not many like you both in today's world!! I can't wait until your book comes out!! I will buy a few from you! Have a nice safe Thanksgiving! 🙏🏻💙🙏🏻

You’re a good man, Dwayne. Looking up to you in a lot of ways these days. Thank you.

Dewayne, I've stewed on this video for the better part of a day before making a comment. I'd like to voice my vehement appreciation for your words, for sharing your wisdom and your heart with us. I've felt for a long time like an island in a sea of weakness, the waves eroding at my shores day by day. Tempted to make the easy wrong, instead of the hard right. I know I'm capable of confronting difficulty head-on, but this helps to reaffirm my willingness to do so. I hope for the best for you and yours this Thanksgiving and Christmas. Whatever pushback you may receive, know that these videos are helping folks understand and make better choices--that's something we can all use more of in the world.

Dwayne, your originality and loyalty to the "righteous" purpose and perspective is your biggest asset 👏.

Great message Dewayne! So many of us need to hear this. Well done!

My grandfather is named Duane he just passed away on the 11th of November 2023 we just buried him in a military cemetery this last Friday on the 16th is the greatest man I ever met I wish to be more like him ever since I came across your channel here in the last few days it's starting to change my my life and I hope to get ahold of the school and become part of something that can help change the me the now

Great video. Made this 30 degree walk while I'm really hungry a lot easier. Thanks for being the old man wisdom my father didn't give me a lot of.

Thank you for sharing the truths that my Dad raised me in. He was a WW2 Marine vet and had seen the elephant more than once. We need truth tellers like you. God be with you and yours.

This was a powerful one. Thanks as always Dewayne. My hat is forever tipped to you, sir.

While solo traveling I almost got mugged by a group of 8. They were standing around me in a semi circle, two steps away and there was a sort of standoff. One looked sideways for witnesses, the others looked me up and down and reached into their pockets (presumably for knives). Body language wise, I saw who was going to make the first move if it came to it and I was fully ready to stab and kill him if he did. 1 Vs 8, you're not going to win, but I wouldn't have been able to look myself in the mirror had I not stood my ground. It's a strange feeling, but you know what you're capable off after getting into a situation like that.

Always appreciate your talks. A lot of us are sitting back not realizing the time has come to protect our wives and lives.

Thank you for all the videos you make! There are a lot of people who truly appreciate this type of content (support). Wish you all the best!

This might be your best video, Dwayne. The message is powerful. Bless your heart, sir 🙏

Fantastic…lotta folks need to hear this. Thank you sir.

Hello DeWayne. Love your messages!! Real, truthful, thoughtful, insightful..

Great message today, Dwayne. Thank you so much for your time and wisdom

This was a fantastic message. God bless you for fighting the good fight and sharing wisdom and truth in a day we desperately need to hear it.

Always a profoundly sobering experience listening to this man. Thank you Dewayne!

Another great thought provoking video. It is videos like yours, that are going to help those males and females to be better people, better tomorrow than they were today. Just because you make people think, and evaluate themselves!!! Thank You. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and all the folks right here!!!!

Well said brother. I’m glad I’ve found you. You speak about things that matter. Veteran with four tours and brother your review of this situation has been felt by many but never better explained.

Very solid food for thought sir. I've been enjoying your content for a bit now, this video came at a good time. Thank you

I'm going to miss these fireside chats when I go overseas, but today's message also is a little bit of an inspiration for the hard things. I look forward to listening to you more when I get back. I've got quite a few of your little chats saved and when I get back I'll hopefully with the work put it be a smarter, more fit, more tan, and more dangerous man. Even have some more money when I get back to boot. Cheers, and many thanks regardless of outcomes.

This was such a great video and i agree with all of it whole heartedly but its so good to listen and hear it from you Dewayne God bless you man. This is something that remains in my head daily. That means i know i have to be ready for it and family is my everything good talk

Thank you for being a constant voice of reason in this every changing crazy world we live in. Sending love and appreciation from Tennessee!

All of your videos have been very helpful and informative in my life at this point, thank you

Perfectly told about our weak society and our weak law enforcement!!!!👍God bless you and your family have a great Thanksgiving!!🙏🙏

Happy to be her with u sir,from Ethiopia

It's good hearing from you again Dewayne. Always enjoy watching your videos and what you have to say. Thank you sir.

Thank you for this video. I've wanted to hear more about this for a long time. Spot on, Dewayne.

I love cat videos! That aside, there is an incredibly important message here I hear more often. Courage isn't always an easy thing.

Powerful message. I am abdolutely ready to pay any price for my wife and children if the situation arose where it was necessary

Amazing message Dwayne!! I find it so inspiring that I sent it to several close friends. Our nation needs to hear this message. Thank you and God Bless!! I hope someday I will ride with you.

👍 Strong message. I appreciate your candor, your strength, and your wisdom. Thank you

As a former law enforcement officer in the small town of Dover Tennessee, I can relate 100 percent to what you just described. We work with what we are dealt at that moment

When you were talking about how a wife deserves a man who would give up any and everything to protect her and her well being, I could almost hear a bunch of men I know growling about how their woman isn’t worth opening the door for. I honestly am sorry for those men, whether the blame truly does lie with their spouse, or it lies with them. Either way, it’s a shame. If you’re not willing to give everything up for her, figure it out. You probably shouldn’t have married her, but you did, so it’s your job and responsibility to be her protector. And it goes without saying about your children. I would do whatever needs doing for my wife and kids.

I can not wait for your book sir. Another absolutely marvelous, well put together video. Please continue with these videos of wisdom and thought.

Have a good and restful thanksgiving. I thank you for your time and wisdom. It is greatly needed in this world

Duane, I Have So Much Respect for You ❤I’m 65, When I Was a little girl, My Father Was A Motorcycle Policeman. In Today’s World, I Pray For Every Police Officer in This World Today 🤨God Bless you and Your family ❤

Wise, words and a talk for those to understand sacrifice.

You are 100% correct. Few people have the common sense to express these views or the personal integrity to express them. I would be proud to call you friend. God Bless you!

you awaken something deep in me, the notion of stories that have guidance and meaning where i can relate to, thank you ! you found your own integrity